Etihad Airways announces partnership with Breitling as its Official Timekeeper

New York, United States – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a new partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling. With an equal passion for aviation, quality, and precision, Etihad offers a perfect platform for Breitling, who will serve as the airline’s Official Timekeeper. The announcement was made by the airline during New York Fashion Week, where it hosted two exclusive VIP events celebrating three years as an official sponsor.

Limited Edition timepiece, co-designed
by Etihad and Breitling, launched to celebrate the partnership

To celebrate the partnership, Breitling has introduced the
Aviator 8 Etihad Limited Edition timepiece in black steel. The model, which has
been co-designed by Etihad Airways and Breitling, is limited to 500 pieces and
is the watchmaker’s first featuring the Arabic language.

Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation
Group, said: “As one of the world’s most innovative and punctual airlines, we
are proud to mark the launch of this great partnership between two leading
brands who are world renowned for style, quality and precision. To mark our
collaboration with Breitling as Etihad’s Official Timekeeper, we have introduced
the Aviator 8 Etihad Limited Edition, reflecting our Arabian heritage, age-old
traditions and focus on the future. We are confident it will be popular among
customers and watch collectors."

Speaking at the launch event in New York, Tim Sayler,
Breitling’s Chief Marketing Officer, said, "Etihad Airways and Breitling
are united by a passion for aviation, as well as by their steadfast commitment
to quality and precision.”